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| Talent on its own is not enough to win: Kaka |
| 12.19.07 (12:32 am) [edit] |
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It has been a magical 12 months for Kaka. In the most prolific phase of his stellar career to date, the AC Milan and Brazil midfielder has won the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup and the Ballon d'Or. Excerpts from an interview with fifa.com... Q. The Ballon d'Or award is voted for by football writers, whereas national team captains and coaches decide the winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year award. Does that make the awards feel different? Kaka: They are very different awards. It's important to win acclaim from the critics and the media, but also from coaches and players too. And this year I've been lucky enough to have the support of both. Q. What is your opinion of your fellow finalists: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? Kaka: They are two great players with an incredible talent and wonderful futures in front of them. They are very young too. In fact, at 25, I'm the oldest of the three. Q. What has been the highlight of the year for you? Kaka: I'd have to go for the Champions League, which was a milestone in my life, a real high point. It's the most important club championship there is. Q. What drives you? Kaka: The player who inspired me as a child was always Rai, who played for Sao Paulo and Paris Saint Germain. When I was growing up, he was the star figure in the great Sao Paulo team that won so many titles. Back then Rai was the one I wanted to emulate. Q. What is your dream for 2008? Kaka: My objective is to keep on winning. The Champions League is the biggest trophy there is but the Italian league is a priority too. AC Milan have a great side that should always be looking to win, and this season we're determined to go and lift both titles. Q. You are becoming more of a leader in the Brazil team. How are you coping with that? Kaka: Every time I achieve something I feel I'm taking on more and more responsibility for my club and my country. But it's something I've learnt to handle and it's not a problem for me at all. Q. The FIFA World Cup returns to Brazil in 2014. As a Brazilian what expectations do you have? Kaka: It's a source of great happiness and I can't wait for it to happen. I don't know if I'll be too old by then but it's something I'm aiming for. Q. What have you learned from the mistakes of Germany 2006? Kaka: That talent on its own is not enough to win and that you have to prepare well if you want to win important competitions. I think we need to focus more on our preparations. |
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